Unijos students protest ongoing lack of electricity in hostels
Students at the University of Jos have protested a prolonged power outage affecting their hostels. The protesters say the lack of electricity and water has disrupted their studies and daily lives. Felix Bala and other students expressed frustration over the absence of basic amenities and the university’s slow response. The protest is ongoing, with students demanding immediate action from the authorities.
What happened
- University of Jos students protested a week-long power outage in their hostels.
- Felix Bala stated that since resuming the current academic session, there has been no electricity in the hostels.
- The lack of power has also affected water supply, leaving toilets and other facilities unclean.
- Students said complaints to university authorities have not led to any resolution.
- Attempts to reach the Students’ Union Government President, Senator Younglan Talyoung, and the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Chris Piwuna, were unsuccessful.
